In 2023, Lowcountry Land Trust introduced the Beefield Community Park, an initiative led by the Battery Island Drive Neighborhood Association in the historic Beefield settlement community on James Island. Lowcountry Land Trust is actively supporting residents in their long-term use and stewardship of the undeveloped, formerly threatened, 4-acre parcel, which will soon become a publicly accessible park and community green space.
Today, partners are excited to share that, through collaborative planning and robust community involvement, the Beefield Community Park initiative has made strides forward not only in the technical planning and implementation of the park, but also in fostering a sense of stewardship and excitement within the community that spans far beyond the 4-acre site. The project is an inspiring example of the intersection of collective action and conservation strategy, poised to expose more people to the benefits of land protection and to create a model for strengthening the community conservation movement in the long term.
Learn about the park’s intentional elements and other benefits on The Ebb & Flow.
